Mike Gatto has always felt a calling to improve how society works for its citizens. That calling led him to serve in the California Legislature, where he won eight elections to serve four terms.
During his tenure in the Legislature, Mike Gatto served on the Banking & Finance committee, presided over Assembly sessions as Assistant Speaker, and chaired the Appropriations, Consumer Protection & Privacy, and Utilities & Commerce committees. As chair of Appropriations, he determined billions in spending each year. As chair of Consumer Protection & Privacy, he was involved in several innovative initiatives involving technology and cybersecurity. As chair of Utilities & Commerce, he guided landmark utility and energy policy, and regulatory reforms. Along the way, he developed substantial expertise in each of those subject areas.
Mike was also the author of several landmark pieces of legislation in his tenure – and a total of fifty-five measures he authored became law.
He advises Fortune 500 companies on how to navigate the halls of power, and guides investors and analysts on the political and regulatory climate, helping forecast trends, and is a frequent guest on television talk and analysis shows.
A dynamic and candid speaker, who calls it like it is, with humor, nuance, and insightful perspective.
